Buttermilk Butter Pie Crust
Pie crust is an unsung hero of desserts. Always taken for granted, it is the foundation of pies, crostatas, and tarts, and a bad one can reduce your masterpiece to
Key Lemon Pie
Sunshine in a pie shell! Both tart and sweet, this pie is bursting with lemon flavor.
Ariel’s Lavender Honey Vanilla Cheesecake
We went out for a family lunch two days before Christmas this year and my daughter requested a “special” cheesecake for the holiday. When I pressed her to be more
English Plum Pudding
This year I made my first English plum pudding, which I also learned is not a pudding and has no plums in it. Astonishing. I now understand that the English
Remembering Don Pie (Mincemeat)
On November 29, 2018, my best friend’s father, Don Beebe, passed away. Don, whom I have known since I was 11 years old, was just two weeks shy of his
Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake
Cappuccino. Caramel. Chocolate. What is not to love? I made this cheesecake by special request for a most special someone’s 23rd birthday. This cheesecake is packed with flavor without becoming
Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie
Apple pie is an iconic dish in the US and symbolizes everything from Mom to home to Americana itself . . . as American as apple pie. Apple pie actually
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Glazed Strawberries
Cheesecake is one of my favorite things to bake and my recipe file contains some 180+ variants of it. It is a dessert with a history and may have dated